But the enlightenment of the books really has to do with a representation of dealing opportunistically with pessimism. The opportunities aren’t monetary but philosophical; Of a joie de vivre nature. Idiocy, imperfection, monotony are all survivable – on a daily basis. W. survives these by ridiculing Lars and Lars survives these by retaining his composure and esteem, and more importantly, by retaining his friendship with W. Another day then begins. This dynamic portends the eventual return of a sunny day rather than a continued drowning in post-modern existential melancholy. Slapstick brings about an aesthetic in the midst of anxieties.